South Korea

South Korea’s court deciding on Park’s arrest

Mar 30, 2017 03:52

A court in South Korea has started deliberations on whether to arrest the country’s ousted President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal.
South Korea prosecutors seek ex-president Park’s arrest

Mar 27, 2017 01:34

South Korean prosecutors have decided to seek an arrest warrant for ousted president Park Geun-hye, who has become vulnerable to prosecution and potential incarceration following the loss of her political immunity.
South Korea's ousted president questioned by prosecutors

Mar 21, 2017 13:12

South Korea’s dismissed president has been questioned by prosecutors in connection with a high-profile corruption scandal that culminated in her impeachment and removal from power.
South Koreans protest against THAAD deployment

Mar 18, 2017 13:33

About 2,000 people have protested against the deployment of a US missile system in the southeast of South Korea, saying the move could pose serious threats from North Korea.
US military action against North Korea 'an option': Tillerson

Mar 17, 2017 13:02

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has warned that military action against North Korea would be "on the table" if Pyongyang elevated the threat level.
South Korea’s imports of Iranian oil up 54%

Mar 16, 2017 11:22

The latest official figures show that South Korea’s imports of oil from Iran rose by about 54 percent in February from a year ago.
South Korea prosecutors to summon ex-president Park as criminal suspect

Mar 14, 2017 12:16

South Korean prosecutors have announced plans to summon former president Park Geun-hye as a criminal suspect following the confirmation of her legislative impeachment and dismissal from office.
N Korea warns of ‘merciless’ attacks as US warships join S Korea in war games

Mar 14, 2017 12:16

North Korea has warned Washington of “merciless” retaliatory attacks if a US navy aircraft carrier strike group violates its sovereignty during joint war games with South Korean forces.
US deploying Gray Eagle drone system in South Korea

Mar 13, 2017 14:30

The US military is moving to permanently deploy an attack drone system at an air base in South Korea, which could target North Korean military installations.
Ousted South Korean president leaves Blue House, apologizes to nation

Mar 12, 2017 13:57

South Korea's impeached President Park Geun-Hye has issued an apology for not completing her full term as she left the presidential complex, two days after the Constitutional Court voted to remove her from office.